Assistant Management Accountant - Retail & Channels

Job description
Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant – Retail & Channels

Location: Runcorn

Salary: Competitive

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5:15pm. 37.5 hours per week.

About the Company:

At Phoenix Medical Supplies, we pride ourselves on delivering top class, business relevant solutions to the UK healthcare industry. Join us and be a part of a team that really makes a difference.

About the Role:

We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support in the successful and accurate completion of the monthly management accounts and financial reporting, forecasting & budgeting processes for Central functions, Cross Border costs and income, Fixed and ROU assets, Payroll and other areas of shared Operating Expenditure for all UK entities such as Rent & Rates and Insurance, supporting in the preparation of analysis and insight to the business on the financial performance in these areas.

Responsibilities:
• Support period-end processes for full P&L and Balance Sheet, including reconciliations, management accounts, and variance analysis for the Retail and customer channels (e.g. PSUK, Numark, OTC, Digital).
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, non-financial, and KPI reporting for Retail and all customer channels.
• Contribute to forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans for Retail and customer business areas.
• Produce ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions across all customer channels.
• Maintain financial systems and controls to ensure timely, accurate reporting and reduce financial risk.
• Manage accurate third-party customer invoicing (e.g. OPDs) and support Credit Control in debt collection.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for Retail and customer-related accounts (e.g. stock, debtors, rebates, accruals, intercompany).
• Support external audits and assist with ad hoc tasks or team cover as needed.

Qualifications:
• Strong experience in financial and management accounting, including journal posting, P&L analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Skilled in analysing large data sets using Excel and finance systems, with the ability to build models and provide insightful commentary.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Track record of identifying and delivering process improvements that drive value.
• Confident, motivated, and personable with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent analytical, time management, and organisational abilities; adaptable under pressure and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Advanced Excel) and experienced with SAP; currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification.

Pay range and compensation package:
• 25 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Medicash – a health cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs (e.g. eyecare, prescriptions).
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing – an app to help manage and access your pay flexibly.
• High street discounts and offers.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Fully funded accredited training programmes through the Apprenticeship Scheme.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.